Zelensky warns of imminent Russian mobilization of 300,000 troops
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is likely to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops later this year to sustain its invasion of Ukraine. This warning comes as the Russian military faces significant personnel losses, with recent reports indicating over 1,300 casualties in a single day. The potential mobilization suggests a commitment to a long-term war of attrition, despite the economic strain and logistical challenges posed by Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel and transport infrastructure.
Date: August 23, 2026
Location: Moscow, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: CNN